YEREVAN. – Relations between Armenia and Italy will not deteriorate because of Armenia’s foreign policy choice, Italian Ambassador said.

Italy’s Ambassador to Armenia Bruno Scapini commented for Armenian News-NEWS.am the decision on joining Customs Union voiced by President Serzh Sargsyan.

“First of all Armenia is a sovereign country and has the right to make its political and strategic choice in its interests, as the country sees them. I do not see any difficulties. Of course, being a European, in particular an Italian, I cannot but support association with the European Union.   

But even if the prevailing choice of Armenia lies in the other direction, we believe that it will not result in deterioration of relationship. In the case of Italy, it can be an occasion for a renewed effort to strengthen our traditional ties,” Ambassador said.